US Bridges

SH 114 WB over Allen Branch

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 3.5 Mi. W. of FM 156 · Structure no. 180610035302421

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,921
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 WB over Allen Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 114 WB over Allen Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,921 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,200 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 114 WB
CrossesAllen Branch
Location3.5 Mi. W. of FM 156
RouteState Highway 114
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.03582, -97.37332
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,921 (2020)
Projected traffic38,200 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 114 WB over Allen Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 114 WB over Allen Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 114 WB over Allen Branch carry?

About 11,921 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 WB over Allen Branch?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 WB over Allen Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.